The ICA Communications team is pleased to announce the release of a new member-authored blog on Archives in Practice, continuing our mission to highlight the voices, experiences, and expertise of ICA members worldwide.
We are delighted to feature the latest contribution:
“Archival Science, Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence: The Luisa Cuesta Repository as a Specialized Archival Service in Uruguay”
By Natalia Lima-Paysal and Fabián Hernández-Muñiz, this contribution examines the Luisa Cuesta Repository as a specialised archival service dedicated to the preservation, organisation, and access of digital records relating to serious human rights violations in Uruguay’s recent past.
The Repository is presented as a formal structure at the Universidad de la República, established through an agreement with the National Human Rights Institution and Ombudsman’s Office. It operates within a post-custodial framework, providing regulated access, professional mediation, and traceable consultation of its digital holdings.
The article also highlights the integration of computational tools developed through the Cruzar.uy project—such as systems for transcription, image analysis, and retrieval—showing how they support archival functions while remaining embedded in professional control and validation processes.
If you missed it, you can also explore the previous member-authored article, “Building a Community for Early Career Professionals”.
For any questions or if you are interested in contributing to Archives in Practice, please contact us at communications@ica.org.
